Point Chevalier, Auckland

Found glasses

Shawna from Avondale

Found a pair of pink kids prescription glasses at blockhouse bay Beach. Let me know if they are yours

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Anniversary is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections… View moreAuckland Anniversary is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will return to normal on 15 February 2021.

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 31st Jan

Don from Westmere

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 31st Jan
Back to Francis St..
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.

OK Social distant maintained where possible thxs.. sanitizer on site .
Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.

Note:: Gazebos … View moreGREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 31st Jan
Back to Francis St..
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.

OK Social distant maintained where possible thxs.. sanitizer on site .
Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.

Note:: Gazebos should be no more than 2.5 metres wide (3 metres too big).
Bring a shower cover over winter mths.

SELLER Pack up time is 11.30 am this mth.

SELLERS SET Up Between 6.30am-8am

Re Booking, once carpark is full with paid on line bookers,
then 1st serve basis for balance after 8am.

Boot Sales on the last Sunday of Month except Dec

During our busy season, stock is offloaded, cars park in street so u can get full use of space. However if its a winters day, cars maybe left TBA on day as vendors arrive. Occasionally will allow some open deck vehicles on back wall or vans that use interior room to sell from.Tba.

Please no cars leaving carpark before 11.00am due to people walking around.

RSC Club Toilets open approx11.00am/ meanwhile Council Facility available nearby in francis street.

Coffee nearby shops/farmers market .

Normal Bookings via Grey Lynn 2030 site or find via RSC Site: or take a punt in morning show up in winter mths only.
Bookings Suzanne Kendrick
027 360 4564

Negotiable

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View moreWashing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety. Find out more

Do you wash chicken before cooking?

• Yes I thought washing cleans it
• No Chicken shouldn’t be washed

Vote View Results

• 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
  36% Complete
• 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
  64% Complete

125 votes

Book list makes summer reading a breeze

The Team from Auckland Council

Summer’s not summer without sand between the pages of a good book, or sunscreen blurring the screen on your phone or ebook reader.

Auckland’s 55 libraries have curated their Top 100 list of titles into ten tempting categories, especially for summer 2021.

Summer Rugby Family Festival

Blues

Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying… View moreJoin the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying GA adult ticket $20.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to children’s charities; I Have a Dream Charitable Trust and KidsCan. Secure your tickets today – available now from ticketmaster.co.nz. Book Now

If cutting emissions is the big goal - why put up PT fares ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland is this year getting serious about reducing carbon emissions. Transport is the city's biggest single emitter. So how does it make sense to hike public transport fares? Read the story below:

Mindfulness through Meditation

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

Mindfulness through Meditation will give you the tools to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with your true nature in order to become more present in your life. The course will encourage you to increase your compassion for yourself and your world. Learn to befriend yourself through the practice… View moreMindfulness through Meditation will give you the tools to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with your true nature in order to become more present in your life. The course will encourage you to increase your compassion for yourself and your world. Learn to befriend yourself through the practice of meditation, mindfulness and breathing. Calm your anxiety and create a space for yourself to be free and at peace. Forgive yourself and give yourself time to deal with difficult emotions. The course is designed to show women that we are enough just the way we are and to provide tools to stop and breathe, to give thanks and to find increased grounding. Learn how to connect with nature and use the healing energies of the natural world to bring balance and comfort to our lives.

To enrol email info@womenz.org.nz or call 09 376 3227 xtn 0

Cost: $85-$145 sliding scale, includes a workbook

Seafood Paella & Gourmet fish pie

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fish week continues for our Cookery, Level 3 students as they prepare Paella a classic Spanish dish infused with saffron, mussels, monkfish & squid. A Gourmet fish pie with gurnard, hapuka and salmon in a rich and creamy velouté.

Memoir Writing

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

For some adults memoir writing can be a therapeutic experience that helps them to heal themselves psychologically. For some women it can be an empowering experience as it gives them the opportunity to tell their story. For others, it can be an enjoyable and reflective process, and an outlet for … View moreFor some adults memoir writing can be a therapeutic experience that helps them to heal themselves psychologically. For some women it can be an empowering experience as it gives them the opportunity to tell their story. For others, it can be an enjoyable and reflective process, and an outlet for creativity. The course will provide intellectual stimulation and an opportunity to improve their writing and literacy skills. The aim is to empower women to find their voice, their own unique writing style and to encourage them to begin writing their memoir. Those writing their family histories will also find this course relevant.

Maria is the author of several biographies and family and business histories. She is passionate about preserving history for future generations, and has a special interest in Māori and Pacific Island History. Bring a notebook and your favourite pen.

To enrol email info@womenz.org.nz or call 09 376 3227 xtn 0

Cost: $60-$120 sliding scale

Two Auckland Covid-19 cases confirmed, locations of interest released

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
January 28
1:12pm

Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield reiterated that there is no evidence of community transmission so far.
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Two members of the same family who had previously tested negative for Covid-19 are now… View moreUPDATE
January 28
1:12pm

Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield reiterated that there is no evidence of community transmission so far.
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Two members of the same family who had previously tested negative for Covid-19 are now in managed isolation after testing positive on Wednesday night.

Anyone who was present at the locations below are asked to isolate and get a test as soon as possible.

Locations of interest:

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 17 January, 11 am - 2 pm.

- Pak n Save Silverdale, 20 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. 17 January, 2 pm - 2.30 pm.

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 17 January, 5 pm - 9 pm.

- Pak'nSave Silverdale, 20 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. 18 January, 12 noon - 12.30 pm.

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 18 January, 12.30 pm - 3 pm.

- Caltex Orewa, 70 Grand Drive, Orewa. 18 January, 1 pm - 1.30 pm.

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 18 January, 5 pm - 9 pm.

- Hickeys Pharmacy, 16 Moana Avenue, Orewa. 23 January, 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm.

- Farmers at Westfield Albany, Don McKinnon Drive, Albany. 24 January, 12 noon - 1 pm.

- Tai Ping Supermarket Albany, 92 Rosedale Road, Rosedale. 24 January, 12 noon - 1 pm.

- New World Orewa, 11 Moana Avenue, Orewa. 25 January, 1 pm - 2 pm. (Please stay home and get tested on 30 January, call Healthline).

- Tai Ping Supermarket Northcote, 2 Kilham Avenue, Northcote. 26 January, 12.30 pm - 1 pm. (Please stay home and get tested on 31 January, call Healthline).

For more information please see the Ministry of Health's Covid-19 Health advice page.

Neighbourly will be updating this message as further information comes to hand.

Understanding Money

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

A two-hour workshop for women who want to learn about budgeting, revolving credit, KiwiSaver and any other money-related matters. Lisa Dudson of Acumen Financial Planning is passionate about sharing her knowledge on making the most out of your money. Bring your questions, pen and paper and get … View moreA two-hour workshop for women who want to learn about budgeting, revolving credit, KiwiSaver and any other money-related matters. Lisa Dudson of Acumen Financial Planning is passionate about sharing her knowledge on making the most out of your money. Bring your questions, pen and paper and get ready to be inspired.

Wednesday 3rd March, 6pm - 8pm.

Cost: $10-$30, sliding scale. Numbers for all our classes are limited. Payment secures your enrolment.

To enrol email info@womenz.org.nz or call 09 376 3227 xtn 0

Painting for Women (Beginners)

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

Painting can be very therapeutic and a great way to practice mindfulness while doing something fun. Learn basic painting skills with acrylic including mixing skills, brush skills, as well as some tips and tricks along the way!

Cost: $60-$120 sliding scale
The cost of materials will be in … View morePainting can be very therapeutic and a great way to practice mindfulness while doing something fun. Learn basic painting skills with acrylic including mixing skills, brush skills, as well as some tips and tricks along the way!

Cost: $60-$120 sliding scale
The cost of materials will be in addition to the cost of the course and will vary depending on what you already have or wish to learn. This will be discussed at the first session.

To enrol email info@womenz.org.nz or call 09 376 3227 xtn 0

Free Women's Health Check

The Team from Well Women and Family Trust: Cervical Smear Test clinic

Smear tests save lives

Auckland woman pays tribute to late mum by running 12 half marathons

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

A Mt Albert woman has pledged to run one half marathon a month this year to pay tribute to her late mum and to back breast cancer.

Thirty-eight-year-old Nadine France is tackling the daunting challenge to commemorate mum Laural who died in 2019 after a 10-year battle with breast cancer.

The … View moreA Mt Albert woman has pledged to run one half marathon a month this year to pay tribute to her late mum and to back breast cancer.

Thirty-eight-year-old Nadine France is tackling the daunting challenge to commemorate mum Laural who died in 2019 after a 10-year battle with breast cancer.

The runner of 15 years also wants to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ to boost funds for research and raise awareness of the disease.

“Mum would be absolutely shocked by this challenge, but I think she’d also be proud because she was someone who gave a lot and cared about women prioritising their health,” France said.

She said the gruelling runs would be part of her healing process and a way to channel her grief into doing something positive.

"When mum was in her final days people were so kind so it's important for me to give back in some way."

France tackled the eighth Continent Half Marathon at Auckland Domain earlier this month.

With 11 races to go, she said she is looking forward to moving out of her comfort zone and at the same time seeing more of the country.

Go to givealittle.co.nz... for more information.